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About greenfingeredgeorge

First ever RHS Young Ambassador A Gardening Geek and Nature Nerd!

December News from me, Green Fingered George

Posted on 02/12/2018

Call the police, somebody stole November! I feel like I blinked and all of a sudden I’ve been catapulted into December! But I’m not that bothered, ‘cos it’s countdown to CHRISTMAS !!!

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Go on plant a tree, it’s #NationalTreeWeek

Posted on 25/11/2018

As the weather turns a little colder and we move into winter, there’s not much going on in the garden right now. But did you know that it’s a great time to get out and plant a tree? National Tree … Continue reading →

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A ‘blogging break’, whilst I check out the fabulous flora and fauna of Cyprus

Posted on 18/11/2018

I’ve had a bit of a break from blogging, as we spent the half-term holidays on the wonderful island of Cyprus. It was an incredible holiday, full of the most amazing plants and wildlife. Just acknowledging that we’ve all wrote … Continue reading →

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Go Wild For Worms with my ‘Worms Glorious Worms’ Video

Posted on 21/10/2018

Today is World Earthworm Day, celebrating the importance this wriggly fellow plays in the garden. Over summer, I had a cracking time recording this video with ex-Blue Peter presenter, Barney Harwood. Me and my Mum re-wrote the words to ‘Food … Continue reading →

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Autumn update from my home garden

Posted on 12/10/2018

I’m writing this blog about my own garden, as the autumn sunshine beams down through the last leaves on the trees. Whilst there’s still some goodies to harvest in the garden, it’s also time to think ahead, of winter jobs … Continue reading →

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Big Shout Out to the Young Operation Farmers as we prepare for the Big #SoupShare

Posted on 04/10/2018

It’s autumn and the garden is still rewarding us with some lovely veggies, only yesterday I harvested 2 more cobs of corn for my tea. What better way to use up your seasonal veggies, by making a bowl of delish … Continue reading →

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Inspired by Lost Words and Autumn Art this weekend

Posted on 30/09/2018

I’ve made the most of the autumn leaves, the sky, the smell this weekend, by visiting 2 of my favourite places, to experience 2 very different things. On Friday I went to Hulme Community Garden Centre to watch Lost Words, … Continue reading →

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